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AIR
(Please ensure that this MSDS is received by the appropriate person)
DATE: February 2017
Version2
Ref .No. MS104
1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name
AIR
Chemical Formula
21% Oxygen/ Balance Nitrogen
Trade Names
Air, Compressed.
Dry Air
Air, Instrument Grade
Air, Instrument Grade, (Zero)
Medical Air, Compressed
Colour Coding
Air Compressed & Dry
French Grey (H.30) body
Air Instrument grade
French Grey (H.30) body with the
“Instrument Grade” logo affixed to
the body of the cylinder
Air, Instrument grade, (ZERO).
Protea Pink (P.58) body with the
“Instrument Grade” logo and
“ZERO” decal affixed to the body
of the cylinder.
Medical Air, Compressed
French Grey (H.30) body, with
white & black quadrants on the
shoulder of the cylinder
Valve
All of the above grades have the 3
SO – Brass 5/8 inch right hand
female valve fitted
Company Identification African Oxygen Limited
23 Webber Street
Johannesburg, 2001
Tel. No: (011) 490-0400
EMERGENCY
NUMBER
0860 020202 or (011) 873 4382 (24hrs)
Biological Hazards
Vapour Inhalation
Eye Contact
Skin Contact
Ingestion
No known effect
No known effect
No known effect
No known effect
No known effect
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Care should be taken with the exposure to either oxygendeficient, or oxygen-enriched atmospheres. Conscious persons
should be assisted to an uncontaminated area and inhale fresh
air. They should be kept warm and quiet. Quick removal from
the contaminated area is most important. The physician should
be informed when a patient has experienced hyperoxia.
Eye Contact
No known effect
No known effect
Skin Contact
No known effect
Ingestion
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media. As Air is non-flammable, but supports
combustion, the correct type of extinguishant should
be used depending on the combustible material
involved.
Specific Hazards. Materials that would not normally burn in
air could combust vigorously in atmospheres having
high concentrations of oxygen.
Emergency Actions. All cylinders should be removed from
the vicinity of the fire. Cylinders that cannot be
removed should be cooled with water from a safe
distance. Cylinders which have been exposed to
excessive heat should be clearly identified and
returned to the supplier. CONTACT THE NEAREST
AFROX BRANCH.
Protective Clothing. Safety goggles, gloves and safety shoes
should be worn when handling cylinders.
Environmental precautions. None
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON
INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
Air
Synonyms
Atmospheric Air
CAS No.
None
UN No.
1002
ERG No.
122
Hazard Warning
2C Non flammable gas
Personal Precautions. Avoid exposure to either oxygen
deficient, or oxygen-enriched atmospheres.
Environmental precautions. Beware of oxygen enriched
atmospheres coming into contact with readily
combustible materials.
Small spills
No known effect.
Large spills
No known effect.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Main Hazards. All cylinders are portable gas containers and
must be regarded as pressure vessels at all times. Air is
non -flammable, but readily supports combustion.
Never permit oil, grease, or other readily combustible
substance to come into contact with air at high
pressures.
Adverse health effects. None. Air is non-toxic and nonflammable. Of the constituents which make up air,
only oxygen and nitrogen are necessary for life.
Chemical Hazards. In air which contains more than the
normal 21% oxygen, combustible materials are easier
to ignite and burn faster. The higher the concentration
of oxygen, the greater the fire risk. In a compartment
(such as a tunnel, caisson or chamber) filled with air
under pressure, most combustible materials will ignite
more readily and burn much more rapidly than they
would in air at normal atmospheric pressure, because
of the increase in partial pressure of oxygen, even
though the air contains only the normal 21% of
oxygen.
Do not allow cylinders to slide or come into contact with sharp
edges. Cylinders of air should not be stored near cylinders of
acetylene or other combustible gases. Air cylinders may be
stacked horizontally provided that they are firmly secured at
each end to prevent rolling. Prevent dirt, grit of any sort, oil, or
any other lubricant from entering the cylinder valves, and store
cylinders well clear of any corrosive influence e.g. battery
acid. Compliance with all relevant legislation is essential. Use
a "first in - first out" inventory system to prevent full cylinders
from being stored for excessive periods of time. Keep out of
reach of children.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL
PROTECTION
Occupational exposure hazards. Avoid exposure to oxygenenriched atmospheres, as this could result in clothing
becoming saturated by oxygen -enriched air. On
ignition the clothing could burn fiercely resulting in
serious burns.
Engineering control measures. No known effect.
Personal protection. Safety goggles, gloves and shoes, or
boots, should be worn when handling cylinders.
Skin No known effect.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL DATA
Chemical Symbol
Molecular Weight
Density, gas @ 101,325 kPa and 20°C
Colour
Taste
Odour
None
28,95
3
1,205 kg/m
None
None
None
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid. Never use cylinders as rollers or
supports, or for any other purpose than the storing of
air. Never expose cylinders to excessive heat, as this
may cause sufficient build-up of pressure to rupture
the cylinders.
Incompatible. Since dry air is non- corrosive, most
materials of construction are suitable.
Hazardous Decomposition Products. None
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
No known effect
Skin & eye contact
No known effect
Chronic Toxicity
No known effect
Carcinogenicity
No known effect
Mutagenicity
No known effect
Reproductive Hazards No known effect
(For further information see Section 3. Adverse Health
Effects).
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ROAD TRANSPORTATION
UN No.
1002
ERG No.
122
Hazchem warning
2C Non-flammable gas
SEA TRANSPORTATION
IMDG
1002
Class
Packaging group
Label
Non-flammable gas
AIR TRANSPORTATION
ICAO/IATA Code
1002
Class
2.2
Packaging group
Packaging instructions
- Cargo
200
- Passenger
200
Maximum quantity allowed
- Cargo
150 kg
- Passenger
75 kg
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
EEC Hazard class Non-flammable
National legislation OHSact and Regulations 85 of 1993
Reference SANS 10234 and its supplement.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Bibliography
Compressed Gas Association, Arlington, Virginia
Handbook of Compressed Gases - 3rd Edition
Matheson. Matheson Gas Data Book - 6th Edition
SABS 0265 - Labelling of Dangerous Substances
17 EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
Information contained in this publication is accurate at the
date of publication. The company does not accept liability
arising from the use of this information, or the use,
application, adaptation or process of any products described
herein.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No harmful effect.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Methods. Small amounts may be blown to the
atmosphere under controlled conditions.
Disposal of packaging. The disposal of cylinders must only
be handled by the gas supplier.
A member of The AFROX Group
The Stripe Symbol and the word AFROX are AFROX Group
Trademarks. For product and safety enquiries please phone
EMERGENCY N°:0860020202 (24 hr)